QuikrCars gets a new Stepni in its garage

The classifieds business platform acquires Stepni to offer users maintenance and repair services for their vehiclesETBrandEquity | September 08, 2016, 09:40 IST

Picture credits: ThinkStock Classifieds business platform, Quikr has acquired Stepni, a platform that connects vehicle owners with service providers nearest to them. The strategic move strengthens the company’s service offerings under QuikrCars, its vertical that focuses on all types of automobiles including cars, bikes and commercial vehicles. It also opens cross-selling opportunities for QuikrServices, the company’s vertical that provides a range of services to consumers.

Founded by Vinay Singh and Nikhil Nair in October 2015, Stepni has helped consumers with their vehicle servicing needs in Bangalore through a partner network of over 125 service centers across the city.

Talking about the acquisition, Atul Tewari, head of QuikrCars and COO, Quikr said, “At QuikrCars, we believe there is an acute need and a large opportunity for someone to innovate in the auto buying selling space in India. Over the last couple of years, we have turned QuikrCars into an auto platform that cuts across new and used car transactions – in new cars, we are working closely with OEMs to address their marketing needs. Stepni’s business model will now allow us to develop a longer term relationship with car owners as opposed to only at the point of buying-selling. We plan to scale vehicle maintenance services to all major cities over the next three months. ”

Stepni’s founders and team will join QuikrCars with immediate effect. The overall platform integration will help consumers of QuikrCars shortlist service providers that can ensure the best service for their vehicle within 5 kms of their location.

“Teaming up with Quikr brings tremendous possibilities for our business model on the demand side and it will help to scale the platform seamlessly across multiple cities. We look forward to combining our experience in the vehicle maintenance domain with Quikr’s scale and reach to make vehicle services convenient and affordable for all.” said Vinay Singh, co-founder, Stepni